Brea, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2008) — True to its name, the Labrador retriever keeps coming back. Year after year, the Labrador retriever is America’s most popular insured dog breed. Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, recently analyzed its insured database to find the top 10 insured dog breeds of 200The Labrador retriever was first, while the golden retriever came in a distant second followed by the Yorkshire terrier.
Top 10 Insured Dog Breeds
| Breed | Number Insured | Average Non-Routine Medical Costs Per Year |
|---|
| 1. Labrador Retriever |
38,951 |
$287 |
| 2. Golden Retriever |
19,313 |
$279 |
| 3. Yorkshire Terrier |
14,074 |
$245 |
| 4. Shih Tzu |
13,149 |
$207 |
| 5. Boxer |
10,281 |
$295 |
| 6. German Shepherd |
8,829 |
$296 |
| 7. Chihuahua |
8,581 |
$215 |
| 8. Maltese |
8,064 |
$241 |
| 9. Pug |
7,404 |
$249 |
| 10. Cocker Spaniel |
7,187 |
$252 | About Veterinary Pet InsuranceVeterinary Pet Insurance Co./DVM Insurance Agency is the nation’s oldest and largest pet health insurance company. Providing pet owners with peace of mind since 1982, the company is committed to being the trusted choice of America’s pet lovers and an advocate of pet health education. VPI Pet Insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Optional Pet WellCare ProtectionSM for routine care is also available. Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. More than 1,600 companies nationwide offer VPI Pet Insurance as an employee benefit. Policies are underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and in all other states by National Casualty Company, an A+15 rated company in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information about VPI Pet Insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit petinsurance.com. |